Keeping the face dry in the rain

bibi13 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-01-2008

Hello. I am a student doing a research project regarding innovation, at Copenhagen Business School. We are working on finding innovative ways for keeping the face dry while biking during the rain. The solution should keep the face dry without obstructing the vision or threatening the safety of the biker. We would really appreciate some of your solutions, given that in sailing you are dealing with the same problem in fighting the waves or the heavy rain.

Thank you all for your cooperation.

Joesaila · #2 (**permalink**) 11-01-2008

I know on motorcycles a full face mask is helpful. A product we use on windshields [RAINEX] may also help. I believe they have a product for plexiglass too. Sailing often deals w salty spray and being a relatively green sailor, I get wet...too much some times!

MeCaptainBinky · #3 (**permalink**) 11-01-2008

I cross-countried on an old Harley a few years back, I wore a ski-face mask, a throat warmer and a good hat - worked all the way to Alsaka and back. Maybe you need to check a motorcycle site, going as slow as I do - you don't need anything but a good raincoat with a hood and visor.

camaraderie · #4 (**permalink**) 11-01-2008

I use my ski goggles.

chuckg5 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-01-2008

I've used my dive mask AND snorkle when it got really bad!

Giulietta · #6 (**permalink**) 11-01-2008

Buy a towel, you numb nuts....

Been used efficientely since Jesus once used one.....good for him..good for you

Giulietta · #7 (**permalink**) 11-01-2008

Sometimes I use a special face mask...

Sometimes I use another Helmut...

I have this for the guests..(father in law depicted here)...

On my kids, I just cover their eyes...

BUT WHEN IT GETS UGLY...my favorite is The Vader mask

Boasun · #8 (**permalink**) 11-01-2008

Keeping your face dry? Being bundled up against the weather, the wind and rain on your cheek will be the only physical weather gauge you will have.
For you will feel the wind before you see it on the anemometer gauges.
But if you want to stay perfectly dry then stay indoors and out of the weather.

labatt · #9 (**permalink**) 11-02-2008

Boasun - I'm heading down the New Jersey coast to Annapolis next weekend. I'm sorry, but I'll be working my butt off the keep the wind off my face